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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 1956 - CC (2)93 CITY HALL AZUSA., CALIF. MON., MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 P.M. The Azusa City Council mei, in regular session at the above time and place. The meeting opened with the Salute to the Flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Councilman Fawcett. Invocation ROLL CALL: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Johnson, Roll Call P+Iaycr Memmesheimer City Attorney, City Engineer City Clerk Absent: Councilman Romero The Minutes of February 20th were corrected by adding the Corrections - time of adjournment - time being 11:17 P.M. Minutes of The Minutes of February 20th were then approved as 2/20/56 corrected. The Minutes of February 27th were corrected by an addition to the last paragraph on Page 85 of the words "from February 11, 1956"; on Page 91, 2nd paragraph, line 20, the word "properly" Minutes of to be substituted for the word "probably". 2/27/56 Minutes of the meeting of February 27th were then approved as submitted. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. #`8' Cowlcilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortu.no, Johnson, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3383. Request was received from the Mountain View Parent Teacher's Association for the assistance of the Light Department in providing adequate lighting facilities for their Spring Festival to be held April 6, 1956. A similar request was received from the Paramount School P.T.A. for their Spring Festival to be held April 7, 1956. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously ca'r'ried that the Supt. of Light Department be authorized to give the necessary assistance to the Paramount and Mountain View School P.T.A.'s as has been furnished in past years. Resolution No. 3383 - Termination Easterly Annexation District No. 8 Assistance of Light Dept. authorized - Paramount E. Mountain View Spring Festival Mayor Memmesheimer recommended that all members of the City Clerk to Council be appointed to act as a Committee to meet with arrange meeting interested persons relative to the proposed Easterly re: Easterly Annexation No. 8; this meeting to be arranged by the City Annexation Clerk as quickly as possible. It was felt that such a meeting District would be in the best interests of all concerned. No. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the recommendation of the Mayor be accepted and that the City Cleric arrange such a meeting. Motion passed unanimously. ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and ordered filed, the report of franchise payments from Franchise pay - the following companies for the year ending December 31, ments for 1955 1955• Na General Telephone Co. of Calif. - - $10,524.23 b; Southern Counties Gas Co. - - - - - 5,268.97 CITY HALL A'ZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Request was received from the Park and Recreation Commission for a police officer to be stationed at the Recreation Center from the hours of 7 P.M. to 11 P.M., 7 days per week, to maintain order outside of building. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police be authorized to have a uniformed policeman 7 days per week at the Recreation Building and Memorial Park for a 60 day trial period, the hours to be ;corked by the policeman to be set up at the discretion of the Chief of Police. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Chief of Police Kendrick stated that if an agenda of the activities at the Recreation Building could be furnished his Department, it might be of assistance. Mrs. Laura Jones, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission, stated that activities are carried on in the Recreation Building practically every night, and if there were nights when no activity was being carried on, the children would possibly go to the building as a place to congregate on these nights. Mrs. Charlotte Hegemeyer, 6649 West 3rd Street, Azusa, addressed Council and recommended that uniformed police be permitted to patrol the area at the Park and Recreation Building. 95 7:30 P.M. Police to be stationed at Recreation Center, 7 to 11 P.M. Park and Recrea. tion activities A letter was received from the Park and Recreation Department Letter of expressing the thanks of the membersof the Commission who thanks - Park attended the Recreation Conference in San Diego. & Rec. The Park and Recreation Commission at the meeting of February 23, 1950, made the following recommendation to Council: "that the Council change the titles for William Pacifico and Margarite Boyer to "Superintendent of Recreation" for Pacifico and "Administrative Assistant" for Miss Boyer." It was also recommended that the City suplement the salary of Mr. Pacifico in the amount of loo per month and mileage allowance be increased to $60 per month. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that this be referred to the City Attorney for study and report at the next meeting. ABSENT: Councilman Romero On motion of Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, the letter, submitted by Mrs. Laura Jones on the report of the Recreation Conference held in San Diego, was ordered filed. Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this is the time and place set for the hearing of protests on the proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 8. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication of Resolution No. 3356 setting forth the date and hour of hearing. Mayor Memmesheimer announced the reading of Resolution No. 3383 whereby the City terminated proceedings on Annexa- tion District No. 8, and asked of the City Clerk if any protests had been filed. The City Clerk announced that no protests had been filed. Mayor DIemmesheimer asked if there were any in the audience who wished to submit a protest. Mr. Don McKellar, General Manager of Azusa Foothill Citrus Company stated that they had no protests to enter and that they wished to thank the Council and other officials work- ing this matter out as they have, and that he or represen- tatives of his Company would be glad to meet with the Council in the future on this matter of annexation. Change of title: for Recreation personnel, etc. Report of Rec. Conference ordered filed. Hearing re: Easterly Annex. District No. 8 m CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Mr. Ray Cherry, Dr. C. P. Haggard of the Pacific Bible College, and Mr.. G. B. Soelberg also stated their thanks for the manner in which the situation was handled, and noted their willingness to attend any meetings with the Council to wort: out a solution to the problem. The Hearing was declared closed at 8:03 P.M. Rh 7:30 P.M. Hearing on Easterly Annexa- tion District No. 8 closed. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Council- Proposed elec. man Johnson and unanimously carried that the City Council rate survey raise from the table the matter of the proposed electrical raised from rate surveywhich was tabled at a previous meeting. table. ABSENT: Councilman Romero A letter from James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineer, dated March 1, 1956, was read, in which it was stated his Company would be trilling to submit a proposal for the pre- liminary work leading to the preparation of a letter to the Southern California Edison Company or for the detail work pertaining to the appraisal and rate study. Mr. Altman of the James M. Montgomery Company addressed the City Council. Mr. Altman stated that his Company could conduct a. rapid survey relative to the power and commercial rates and submit a. preliminary report in about two weeks after receiving the necessary information and data which the Light and Water Department would be requested to furnish. Supt. Smith stated that it would be necessary to employ additional temporary help to compile the data necessary. On questioning of the charge for this preliminary survey, Mr. Altman stated that this would be charged at the same rate as set forth in the second part of their Water Survey Agreement, which would be the actual payroll costs plus a sum equal to said payroll costs. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that a limited survey of the com- mercial lighting and power rates be made by the James Montgomery Company and a report of findings and recommenda- tions be prepared and submitted to the City Council. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Light and Water Department be authorized to engage two temporary employees to prepare the necessary data required for the James M. Montgomery limited survey of commercial light and power rates. These employees to be engaged for a period not to exceed 90 days, at the hourly rate of $1.75 Absent: Councilman Romero It was recommended by Payor Memmesheimer that the Council recess for 30 minutes in order to discuss Easterly Annexa- tion District No. 8 with the interested persons in the audience. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council recess for 30 minutes for discussion of the terminated Annexation. In the discussion meld during the recess, it was the con- sensus of opinion that the action by the City in terminat- ing the Annexation in order to extend additional time for study of this question, was well taken. The interested persons all agreed that a meeting with the City Council on this matter would work in the best interests of all. The recess was declared over at 9:09 P.M. The City Engineer stated that he had had an independent firm develop an estimate of the cost for erecting a bridge over the Wash on First Street. The estimate of this firm was $40,515.00. The low bid submitted previously was Limited survey of com'1. light- ing and power rates authorized Temporary employees authorized for Light & Water Department Council recess for disc"ssion of Annex. No. 8 CITY HALL A?USA, CALIF. MONDAY, ?}MARCH 5, 1955 $`9,333- It was recommended b�T the City Engineer that the low bid of Taylor & Hoover Co, be accepted and exclude alternates #1, 2, 5 and 8 which could be done by City forces at a cheaper rate. The City Engineer also stated that he had been informed by County officials that the allotment to be allowed the Cit -,.r in the next year could be applied to this project at this time. The bid of Taylor & Hoover, less the alternates, would amount to $36,953.00. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the low bid of Taylor & Hoover Company for con- struction of the First Street bridge at the amount of $36,953.00, subject to approval of necessary Bonds by the City Attorney, bid bonds to be returned to the un- successful bidders. ABSENT: Councilman Romero City Engineer reported that Mr. T. M. Holabird, Real Estate Appraiser, stated that a fair market price for the property owned by Gregory Gutierez, located just north of the present terminus of San Gabriel and in the path of the future extension of Twelfth Street, is $7,000. It was recom- mended by the City Engineer that he and the City Attorney be authorized to purchase this property; for $7,000 cash. City Engineer stated that after purchase of the property it could be rented to Mr. Gutierez until such time as the City was ready to e_ -:tend 12th Street. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and City Attorney be authorized to proceed with the necessary arrangements for acquiring the Gutierez property at $7,000 and the rental arrangements to be recommended in a report to Council. ABSENT: Councilman Romero. The City Engineer submitted a report relative to new seat- ing for the Civic Auditorium and recommended the first two rows in the Auditorium to done at this time, this being considered in the budget for the year. On display were several types of upholstered chairs for the Council's consideration. It was stated by the City Engineer that the cost of upholstered chairs for the first two rows would be between $1,350 and $'1,000. The chairs in the first row would be equipped with moveable arm tablets in order to permit note taking if so desired. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Engineer and Supt. of Public Jorks be authorized to purchase the seating at a price not to exceed $1,000 plus sales tax, for the first two mows of the Auditorium. ABSENT: Councilman Romero The City Engineer submitted a report relative to the con- nection of the Fcotnill Dairy to the sewer system. It was recommended by the Engineer and the City Attorney that the Dairy be authorized to connect to the City sewer system at their own expense and in conformance with the requirements of the City Engineer and County Sanitation_ District upon delivery to the City of Azusa 20 shares of stock in the Azusa Agricultural !later Co. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and City Attorney. ABSENT: Councilman Romero �71l 7:30 P.M. Bid awarded to Taylor & Hoover Co, for con- struction of First Street Bridge City Engr. & City Atty. authorized to acquire Gutiere property. City Engineer submitted a Notice of Completion of Project No. 146 for installation of sanitary sewers on portions of Coney Avenue, Fifth Street, and Third Street. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Clerk be instructed to have the Notice of Completion, Project No. 146, recorded. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Authorization to purchase seating for first two rows of Auditorium Connection of Foothill Dairy to sewer srster authorized. City Clerk to record Notice i Completion Project ;x140 100 101 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 195E 7:30 P -1,2 - Councilman Johnson stated that it was her understanding N. Price removed that the Coordinating Council was not an official City from list attend function and auestioned the legalit;;r of expenses being ing Coordin. granted by the City for attendance at Conferences, etc. Council Conf. The City Attorne,- stated that in his opinion he doubted with expenses if the City could grant expenses to a. person on this allowed. Board who was a non-resident of the City of Azusa. Mayor Memmesheimer stated that Dir. Nelson Price, previously granted an expense advance for attending the Conference as a member of the Coordinating Council would attend as a representative of the School District if he went to the scheduled Conference. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson and unanimously carried that the name of Nelson Price be remo,ed from the list of representatives of the Azusa Coordinating Council authorized to attend the Governor's Conference on Youth and Children, April 4-51 with expenses advanced by the City. ABSENT: Councilman Romero Councilman Johnson was excused from the meeting at 9:42 P.M. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3334 - Appointing Schad "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, and Cordell to LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING CLARENCE SCHAD Fire Dept. AND ERBERT CORDELL TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ON A PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Reso ution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno Memmmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 333=1 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution No. 3355 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Advancing G. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING GILBERT SHEETS, Sheets, Humane HUMANE OFFICER IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 1 TO Officer to Step STEP 2 OF SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND 2. FIXING HIS SALARY." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3335 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Resolution entitled: No. 3336 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Advancing E. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EDMUND TORREY, Torrey to Step PATROLMAN IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 1 TO STEP 2 R. Guardado to SALARY RANGE, AND RAYMOND GUARDADO, PATROLMAN IN THE Step 4, POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM STEP 3 TO STEP 11, SALARY RANGE, Police Dept. BOTH EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: 102 CITY HALL A.:7USA, CALIF. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, I+";ONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Ortuno, Memmesheimer Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3386 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING CARL ELKINS AND JERRY WARREN, SERGEANTS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY FROM THIRD STEP TO FOURTH STEP OF SALARY RANGE AND FIXING THEIR SALARIES." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson, and numbered Resolution No. 3387 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JACQUELYN ROSS, ACCOUNT CLERK IN THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM STEP 1 TO STEP 2 OF THE SALARY RANGE EFFECTIVE MARCH 19, 1956, AND FIXING HER SALARY." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Falucett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3388 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING JOHN WTLLIAMSON CITY ENGINEER, FROM SECOND STEP OF SALARY RANGE TO THIRD STEP OF SALARY RANGE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, AND FIXING HIS SALARY." Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fa:=rcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen_: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3389 Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF Timm,] CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADVANCING EMMETT BUTTS, GROUNDSMAN -GARDENER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, OF SAID CITY, FROM STEP 2 TO STEP 3 OF SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1956, and FIXING HIS SALARY." Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: 103 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 3387 - Advancing C. Elkins, & J. Warren, to 4th Step, Police Department. Resolution No. 3388 - Advancing J.Ross Acct -Clerk, Light & Water Dept., to Step 2 Resolution No. 3389 - Advancing J. Williamson to 3rd Step, (City Engr.) Resolution No. 3390 Advancing E. Butts, Grounds- man -Gardner, to Step 3 104 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF. AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: Nome ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Ortuno, Memmesheimer Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3390 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RECOIMENDING TO THE REGIONAL PLANNING CO1'•'MISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM LOT AREAS IN COUNTY TERRITORY WHICH IS NOW FIXED BY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AT 5,000 SQUARE FEET, TO 6,000 SQUARE, FEET." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted b;; the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilman: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3391 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TEL MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO SIGN ON BEHLAF OF SAID CITY THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR STATE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND DIRECTING THE CITE' CLERK TO ATTEST THE SAME AND PLACE THE SEAL OF THE CITY THEREON." Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: done ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3392 105 7:30 P.M. Resolution No. 3391 - Recommending increase in County lot areas to 6,000 sq, ft. Resolution No. 3392 - Sales Ta.: Agreement Councilman Fawcett offered the following Resolution entitled: Resolution "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS No. 3393 ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE GENERAL TELEPHONE Request for COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA FOR MORE RAPID INSTALLATION OF TELE- more rapid PHONES FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AREA IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. LYING installation NORTH OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD." of telephoneE Councilman Fawcett moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Ortuno. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno Mummesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Mone ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3393 Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 4741, 4741.1 and 4741.2 OF THE HEALTH & SAFETY CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO THE. INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM TO BE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT" Resolution No . 3394 - County Sa.nitatic District Nc. 22 106 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution then passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NCES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson and numbered Resol_ition No. 339h Councilman Fawcett, offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FROM ELWOOD P. 11ALTZ AND LOUISE R. PIALTZ AND AUTHORIZING TH S. RECORDING THEREOF." Councilman Fawcett moved its man Ortuno. This Resolution the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, adoption, seconded by Council - then passed and adopted by Ortuno, Memmesheimer Johnson and numbered Resolution No. 3395 On February 29, 1956, at a. meeting of the Personnel Board changes in Public k4orks classifications as referred back to that Commission, were studied and resubmitted to the City Council with the recommendation for approval. The following is a list of the classifications: Custodian, Head Custodian Maintenance Man I Maintenance Man II Utility I+Ian Grade I Utility Man Grade II Leadman Foreman Park Foreman It was moved br Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett that the City Council accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board relative to the changes in Public Works classifications as submitted. Motion carried :unanimously. ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson The Personnel Board at their meeting of February 29, 1956, approved and recommended to the City Council changes in the Utility Office Manager classification. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Council accept the recommendation_ of the Personnel Board relative to the reclassification submitted for the position of Utility Office Manager. ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson 107 7:30 P . I'+i . Resolution No. 3395 - Accepting Grant Deed from E. P. ldaltz Changes in Publi Works classifi- cations accepted Change in Utility Office Manager classi- fication approved. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett Exam. for Utilit and unanimously carried that the Personnel Board be in- Office I1gr. strutted to hold an inter -departmental examination for authorized. the position of Utility Office Manager. ABSENT: Councilman: Romero, Johnson It was recommended by the City Clerk that due to the five year pay plan recommended by the Personnel Board being accepted by the Cite Council on February 20, 1956, that all increases in salary range, which are immediately affected by this new plan, be set as of March 1, 1956. It was further recommended that if step increases should fall between the lst and 15th of the month, that they become effective the 166th of the month; also, if step City Policy re: Step Raises, Five Year Pay Plan KIN CITY HALL A7USA, CALIF, iiOD?DAY, MARCH 5, 1956 increases should fall between the loth and 31st of the month, they would become effective the first day of the following month. It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution setting forth the re- commendations as submitted as City Policy. ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson. On February 29, 1950", the Personnel Board approved for recommendation to the City Council, the request of Depart- ment Heads for step raises for emplo,-7ees in the various Departments - Light and Water, Department, Police Department, Fire Dept., Public Works Dept., Personnel Board, and for James Brusnahan, Public Works Supt. It was moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that these names be re- ferred to the City Attorney for the preparation of Resolu- tions covering the step raises. ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson It was moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Council- man Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter granting permission to the Southern California Edison Company to serve electrical energy to property located at 400 and 402 So. Irwindale Avenue, service requested b- y Mr. Paul W. Fi: ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimousllr carried that, the Mayor be authorized to sign the letter to ::he Southern California Edison Company granting them per-.,.ission to serve electrical energy to property located at 420 and 422 South Irwindale Avenue, electrical service requested by Mr. K. J. Swisher. ABSENT: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson Supt, of Light Department, V. D. Smith, stated that he had intended to submit a. report regarding placing the lighting of the streets within the City to be based on a flat rate charge for each standard. Mr. Smith requested additional time Eor.prepari.ng his report. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the matter of the flat rate schedule on street lighting be tabled. ABSENT: Councilman Romero, Johnson Supt, of Light Department requested permission to purchase street lighting standards for Alameda Ave, from 11th Street to Santa Fe Ave. and from 5th Street to 1st Street. Mr. Smith stated that the purchase of these standards would run approximately [,>4,000 over the amount alloted for street lighting materials, not including labor. However, he further stated that if these standards could be purchased at this time, a savings of A547.00 could be made as the bid on street lighting materials expires on March 7th. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Supt, of Light Department.be authori2ed to purchase the Light standards as requested. ABSENT: Councilman Johnson, Romero it was suggested by the Chamber of Commerce that the City Council adopt a Resolution indicating Cornelius Smith as the official Cit; Historian for Azusa. Mr. Smith has been acting as Azusa's Citr Historian and Photographer, and has been maintaining historical records, photographs and writings of our historical background. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution indicating Cornelius Smith as the official City Historian for Azusa ABSENT:: Councilmen: Romero, Johnson /:30 P.M. Atty. to prepare Res. covering step raises, various Dents. Elec. Energy to be served 400 & 402 S. Inpiindale Ave. Elec. Energy to be served 420 & 422 S. Irwindale Flat rate schedule on street .lighting tabled. Supt. of Light Department authorized to purchase light standards - Alameda Ave. Cit;;r At ty. to prepare Resolu- tion appointing C. Smit'n, City Historian 110 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIF, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 Moved by Councilman Ortuno that the Personnel Board be authorized to hold an intra -Departmental examination for Head Custodian. Upon discussion this motion was withdrawn. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Fawcett and unanimously carried that the Bills and Requisitions be allowed. ABSENT: Councilman: Johnson, Romero Councilman Ortiuzo offered the following Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICi-I THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.'' Councilman Ortuno moved its adoption, seconded by Council- man Fawcett. This Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following mote: AYES: Councilmen: Fawcett, Ortuno,.Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero and numbered Resolution No. 3396 On motion of Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Ortuno, the following communications were ordered filed or referred to relevant Departments. (a) Request from the City of Palm Springs relative to off-street parking information - referred to the City Engineer. (b) Communication from Donald R. Warren relative to Mr. Fred. F Friend, Consulting Hydraulic Engineer - referred to the Engineer. (c) Cork-:unication from the Air Pollution Control District relative to research projects initiated or being considered - ordered filed. (d) Letter of thanks for support and representation by !Mayor Ivlen_mesheimer in the March of Dimes campaign. (e) Announcement of the opening of the Shopping Bag Food Store. III 7:30 P.M. Bills and Requisitions Resolution No. 3396 - Allowing Claims and Demands Communications ordered filed or referred to relevant Depts. (f) Report of Special Census Study Committee of the Los Angeles Count,-; Division, League of California. Cities - referred to all Council members for stud'. (g) Letter of thanks from the Azusa Irrigating Company for use of the auditorium 2/25/56 for their annual meeting. (h) Councilman Fawcett was requested to attend a meeting of the Los Angeles County Protective and rehabilitation Commission at the Arcadia City Hall Monday, March 12th at 10 A.M. Chief of Police Kendrick requested permission to purchase oversize tires for the new police cars to be delivered. This would entail about $6.00 more for each tire than the standard equipment. Moved by Councilman Fawcett, seconded by Councilman Ortuno and unanimously carried that the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase the oversize tires for the new police cars as recuested. ABSENT: Councilmen: Johnson, Romero Purchase of over size tires for police cars authorized. 112 CITY HALL AZtiSA, CALIF. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1956 7:30 P.M. Moved b Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Adjournment Fawcett that this meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously-. Time ol adjournment 11:07 P.M.